The New Zealand share market has fallen into "correction" - more than 10 per cent down from its record high on September 7.

Cash trading on the NZX increased for a third straight month in October, as investors looked for returns in a low interest rate environment. The

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The collapse this week of former market darlings Pumpkin Patch and Wynyard Group has raised concerns.

The NZ share market could fall into "correction" territory this week - more than 10 per cent down from its record high on September 7.

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Shareholders say they're concerned about the potential impact of escrow shares on the market and a drop in the share price.

The stock first traded at $1.16 on the NZX, valuing the company at about $160 million.

NZ shares rose slightly, led by Summerset Group Holdings and Air New Zealand, while Steel & Tube Holdings also gained.

NZ shares dropped for the fifth consecutive session to a near-three-month low, led down by Auckland International Airport, Ryman Healthcare and Chorus.

NZ shares fell for the fourth straight session, led lower by Trade Me Group, Chorus and NZME as News Corp sold its stake in the local news provider.

The volume of cash market trading rose 14 per cent to 152,264 last month from the same month a year earlier.

New Zealand shares fell in light trading, with NZX declining on news its chief executive Tim Bennett will leave the stock market operator.

Tim Bennett took on a challenging role, but market participants say NZX's performance has been disappointing.

Tim Bennett will leave his position as CEO a year earlier than expected.

The board says the takeover bid is "opportunistic" and doesn't represent fair value for the company.

New Zealand shares gained, with turnover peaking for the week as investors tidied their portfolios

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The share slump follows the risk that an Australian audit could threaten the viability of the company.

ASX-listed autoparts firm Bapcor has mounted a $322.5 million takeover bid for NZX-listed Hellaby Holdings.

New Zealand shares fell in light trading, with Ebos Group, Tower and A2 Milk leading the index lower. The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell

Wellington Drive Technologies has taken a $2 million facility from major shareholder SuperLife.

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New Zealand shares fell, led by Orion Health Group, as the export-focused software developer contends with a strong kiwi dollar.

Intueri is in a trading halt on the NZX and ASX pending an announcement from the company over "possible sanctions" across the Tasman.

The Nelson-based firm lodged a product disclosure statement for its IPO today.

New Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

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New Zealand shares rose for a third session as investors continued to seek out cheap-looking stocks, with Comvita, Meridian Energy